first vine

I have a definite comfort level with still images but video (and sound) has always intimidated me. I'm trying out the new Vine app to see how I might play with it. The short format feels less daunting somehow. It's life in little snippets. So far...I like. Check it out. Have you tried it yet? 

lexie's 8th

My sweet little puppy is EIGHT years old today. I love her to pieces. I think she deserves a doggie cupcake, don't you? 

dog daze

There's not a day my dog isn't capable of improving (typically by inducing some laughter). Lexie's been photographed quite a bit but I don't have too many photos of me with my dog. She instinctively knew as soon as I got home that I was not feeling well today. She was being sweeter and more playful than usual. It needed to be documented. If you've ever lived with or cared for an animal, you will understand this type of sentimentality. 

And the one in the center of Lexie with her paw up, that's a rarely captured moment of her saying 'hi' (...yes, I taught her how to do that).

rewarding cuteness part 2

This video illustrates why Lexie brings me smile (and laugh) everyday. She also brings out my high pitched "dog voice" (if you've ever had a dog, you will understand). She might be the custest dog on the face of this earth.

rewarding cuteness : lexie

Not a day goes by that Lexie doesn't make me laugh or smile. This photo in particular captures so much of what she's like. Not to mention those big brown eyes. She's so sweet, patient and obedient that she actually allowed me to take several tries at documenting this moment while holding perfectly still! Not unlike any other dog, she's dying to have that piece of chicken breast jerky (only her favourite treat). But she waited. She looked so incredibly adorable doing it. I had to share.

By the way, she was rewarded two-fold after this photo was taken (I'm not that cruel).

all the best for 2010

Here's to a better year for all! Let's make 2010 a more inspiring and successful one – a year overflowing with creativity and great ideas :)

Photo by Young Jung

lexie and her cousins

I'm not sure how I will be able to pry Lexie away from her "cousins" in Toronto after the holidays. I've haven't seen her have this much fun since my last trip here. My sister and brother-in-law's dogs (Buddy and Jupiter) kill me. How ridiculously adorable are they together? Good lord.

holiday 2009

We're off today to be with family (including Lexie's doggie cousins). I'm taking a short break from blogging too, but will be back soon. I hope you all have a great (warm and fuzzy) holiday! It's been an inspiring and eventful year. Here's to a happy and successful 2010!

Catherine

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lexie gets her scarf on

Lexie's scarf collection is quickly surpassing mine! Here she is wearing her lovely new oatmeal colored wool scarf. This one is hand-knitted by our office mate, Juliette Spencer. Lovely!